Many meat processors face the same problem:

  • Oil leaking after cooking
  • Uneven texture
  • Poor consistency

Even when the formula looks correct.

So what’s really going wrong?

Common Misunderstanding

Most manufacturers think:

  • It’s a raw material issue
  • Or equipment problem

But in many cases, the real issue is:
👉 Formulation structure imbalance

A Real Case from Indonesia

The formulation included:

  • MDM (mechanically deboned meat)
  • Chicken skin (fat source)
  • ISP + TG
  • Starch + water

At first glance, nothing seemed wrong.

But the final product showed:

  • Oil separation
  • Rough surface
  • Inconsistent texture

Root Cause Analysis

1. Excess fat, weak protein structure

Too much fat reduces the strength of the protein network, making the product less stable during heating.

2. Over-reliance on transglutaminase (TG)

TG can help, but relying on it too much may lead to unstable results in real production conditions.

3. Lack of a stable hydrocolloid system

Without a stable binding system, the product may suffer from weak gel structure and poor fat retention.

This leads to:

  • Fat melting during heating
  • Unstable gel structure
  • Poor binding

What We Changed

Instead of adding more ingredients, we optimized the system:

  • Rebalanced fat and lean meat
  • Reduced TG dependency
  • Introduced a konjac-based hydrocolloid system
  • Adjusted water and starch ratio

Result

  • Smooth surface
  • Stable elasticity
  • No oil leakage
  • Consistent production

Need help with your formulation?

We help meat processors improve:

  • Texture stability
  • Water and fat binding
  • Production consistency

👉 Contact us or request a sample for testing.